A random controlled trial to compare the efficacy of a brief psycho-educational programme with standard care plus biblio-therapy for individuals with Bipolar Disorder at high risk for relapse.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN45002938

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2004-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders: Bipolar disorders Mental and Behavioural Disorders Bipolar disorders

Interventions

Brief psycho-educational programme vs standard care plus biblio-therapy Added 21 July 2008: trial discontinued in 2005

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Subjects with bipolar disorder in contact with 3CMHT in Lewisham catchment area, inpatient units at Ladywell or by direct recruitment by GPs.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects with co-morbid schizophrenia, schizo-affective disorder and psychosis 2. Subjects with severe borderline or antisocial personality disorder 3. Subjects with primary substance abuse disorder 4. Subjects suffering from an organic brain syndrome 5. Participants who currently meet DSM-IV criteria for mania, hypomania or mixed state (plus B-R> 15, &/or HRSD> 17). These patients could be admitted to the study in a later stage once they are euthymic, or mildly depressed or hypomaniac. 6. Subjects unable to read or write English 7. Subjects unable to give informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time to first relapse as assessed by independent blind reviewer.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026